Has your program ever had difficulty getting parents to participate in ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2 screenings? Reluctance is often due to a lack of understanding about why screening is necessary, what to expect, or how answers will be used. Use these tips to help parents get comfortable with screening.
It’s common knowledge that all children should be screened early and often in order to determine which kids are developing typically and which are at risk for delays. Get the full picture by adding a social-emotional tool, such as ASQ:SE-2, to your screening program.
A language or major cultural difference between professionals and parents can impact everyday communication, but it can be especially challenging during the ASQ screening process when face-to-face conversations may be pivotal. Follow these 9 best practices to ensure the screening process goes smoothly, even when families speak a different language.
While there are lots of ways to evaluate program effectiveness, parent feedback is perhaps the most valuable since the success of the screening process rests on how accurately and thoroughly parents complete the questionnaires. Plan now to get the most of this year’s post-screening evaluations.
Use this tip sheet to help parents feel more comfortable and engaged when you introduce ASQ-3 questionnaires and ask them to participate.
Use this tip sheet to help parents feel more comfortable and engaged when you introduce ASQ-3 questionnaires and ask them to participate.
It’s important to always share ASQ-3 results—parents will be interested in learning about their child’s development. Use this practical tip sheet to help you discuss ASQ-3 results with families.
Share these fun and easy ASQ-3 activities with Spanish-speaking parents to help them support their child’s development.
Hear from early childhood professionals how the ASQ tools help them engage families, support development, and improve outcomes for young children. The parent-completed Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ) are the most used developmental and social-emotional screening tools for children birth to age 6.
Provide reassurance and allay fears by communicating thoughtfully about the screening process from the get-go. Share this handout with parents to explain the basics of ASQ:SE-2.